Hurricane Local Statement

Powerful Hurricane Michael remains a serious threat over southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia! Hurricane force winds are likely across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia as the center of Michael passes through these areas. This will cause numerous power outages due to falling trees and powerlines. Trees falling on homes will become a dangerous and potentially deadly situation! Now is the time to shelter in place in an interior room away from windows at the lowest level possible.

Elsewhere, where winds and rain have started to diminished, the threat is not over! Tropical storm force wind gusts are likely to continue for the next several hours. Remain in a safe place and do not try to enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear to return.